ZS Associates

Decision Analytics Associate Consultant- Forecasting

ZS Associates$80K — $95K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in a quantitative field; PhD can substitute for experience.
  • 2-4 years of related work experience, showcasing analytical capabilities.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills essential for presentations.
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and self-discipline.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams.
  • Empathy and adaptability in client interactions.

Responsibilities

  • Develop advanced statistical models to address client business issues.
  • Leverage analytics for data-driven decision-making for clients.
  • Design custom analysis using R, Tableau, SAS, and Excel.
  • Communicate findings clearly through presentations to clients.
  • Build and maintain client relationships as project contact.
  • Provide project status updates and manage deliverables.
  • Guide and mentor junior team members to enhance problem-solving capabilities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness support as part of the rewards package.
  • Flexible working model blending remote work and on-site presence.
  • Robust skills-building and continuous professional development programs.
  • Clear internal mobility paths to amplify career progression.
  • Collaborative company culture that emphasizes meaningful work opportunities.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do
  • Develop and apply advanced statistical models that help clients understand dynamic business issues.
  • Leverage analytic techniques to use data to guide client and ZS team decision-making.
  • Design custom analyses in R, Tableau, SAS, Visual Basic and Excel to investigate and inform client needs.
  • Synthesize and communicate results to clients and ZS teams through oral and written presentations.
  • Develop client relationships and serve as key point of contact on aspects of projects.
  • Provide client and ZS teams project status updates.
  • Create project deliverables and implement solutions.
  • Advance problem-solving skills and improve ZS's capabilities;
  • Guide and mentor Associates on teams.


What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's or master's degree required in any discipline with strong record of academic success in quantitative and analytic coursework such as operations research, applied mathematics, management science, data science, statistics, econometrics or engineering.
  • 2-4 years of relevant post-collegiate job experience. A PhD may substitute in lieu of work experience.
  • High motivation, good work ethic, maturity and personal initiative.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Empathy, adaptability and emotional intelligence.
  • Close attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset.
  • Self-discipline for planning and organizing tasks.
  • Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, working in teams.
  • Fluency in English
  • Client-first mentality
  • Intense work ethic
  • Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach

How you'll grow:
  • Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
  • Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
  • Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions


Perks & Benefits:

At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills-building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in United States, visit ZS US office locations | Where we work | ZS.

Hybrid working model:

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

Travel:

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.

About ZS Associates

ZS is a professional services firm that works side by side with companies to help develop and deliver products that drive customer value and company results. From R&D to portfolio strategy, customer insights, marketing and sales strategy, operations and technology, we leverage our deep industry expertise and leading-edge analytics to create solutions that work in the real world. Our most valuable asset is our people?a fact that?s reflected in our values-driven organization in which new perspectives are integral and new ideas are celebrated. ZSers are passionately committed to helping companies and their customers thrive in industries ranging from healthcare and life sciences, to high-tech, financial services, travel and transportation, and beyond.
Learn more about ZS Associates
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1983

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